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to become as one

Danielle Marsh, also known as just Danielle, was not only a healthy beautiful woman in her early 30s but also one of the top divorce attorneys in the field. She was at her peak, living her best moment, both professionally and financially. She had mastered a career, made a living out of it and found stability. Yet, there was something she ached for, something she felt was missing in her life and in spite of what her parents thought, it was not a romantic partner. Danielle yearned to be a mother.

Danielle was a professional and an excellent one at that. Many women would feel envious of her position and achievements and reject the idea of forming a family in favor of a career. Danielle was different, though. Since she was young, there was nothing else she desired more than to have a child. Unfortunately, she alone could not become a mother, she needed someone or something to get pregnant.

Not surprisingly, as a result of her chosen occupation, she was pretty much skeptical about the so-called love portrayed in books, television, and other forms of media. She had been in relationships before but they didn't seem to last.

Mostly due to her conflicting work schedule and if she was being honest because she refused to fall in love. She hadn't felt that spark people talked about and, at this time in her life, she felt that it was too late for her. Thus, she settled on being single. Romantic love was not the kind of love she sought anyway, the love she longed for was the one of a child, a child she could call her own.

With conviction and resolve, Danielle was now going to the gynecologist to find out the best option to become pregnant for a woman her age. She hoped she would return home that day with good news and the prospect of starting her own family.

Danielle felt like she had been staring at the door sign at the end of the corridor that read Dr. Kang Haerin, Obstetrician & Gynecologist, in bold capital letters, for hours, but in reality, only 20 minutes had passed since she had been in the waiting room expecting to be called.

She was getting impatient. Not only because of her nervousness but also because of the possibility of not having chosen the best physician. She didn't really know anything about Dr. Kang Haerin except that their review in Yelp was outstanding. Deciding to choose a gynecologist because they had the highest rating and top reviews may seem far-fetched but she could blame it on a whim. Nonetheless, she could always choose another one if this popular doctor didn't seem so convincing.

"Miss Marsh?" A nurse called Danielle's name, interrupting her train of thoughts.

Danielle got up hastily from the couch she was sitting on. She was feeling anxious about the upcoming meeting that could perhaps change her life forever, and she listened to the nurse's instructions.

"Miss Marsh, Dr. Kang will be seeing you right away, come with me, please..." The nurse told Danielle and guided her to the end of the hall where the door sign with her future gynecologist's name awaited her.

When they arrived at Dr. Kang's office, the nurse knocked on the door twice announcing her presence and opened the door to let herself and Danielle in.

The moment she entered Dr. Kang's office, Danielle didn't know what caught her attention first but certainly, she was in for a surprise.

"I didn't know Dr. Kang was a woman. I thought Haerin was a boy's name." Danielle whispered to the nurse who just looked at her with a frown which insinuated that knowing your doctor's gender was basic knowledge before scheduling an appointment with them.

It was more than obvious by the way the nurse looked at her, she wouldn't be getting an answer and Danielle took it fairly.

She realized that her comment might have come out as rude and she was the only one to blame for not investigating further, so she just lowered her head and refused to meet the doctor's eyes. Not like she was looking at her anyway.